A sea lion infected with bird flu in Dunamar

The Necochea sea lion’s positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 were confirmed in a statement received by the local SENASA office, the Secretary of Environmental Management of the Municipality of Tres Arroyos informed the public on Tuesday. Samples taken from wolves found on Dunamar Beach. For these reasons, SENASA considers all detected cases to be avian influenza.
In view of this situation, work is being carried out in coordination with the delegations of Balneario Orense, Claromecó and Reta; According to the agreement received from SENASA.
Because of the risk of transmission to humans and other species, dead animal bodies must be buried close to the site to prevent transmission to other sectors.
In view of this health situation, we have issued a warning to the people not to approach these animals and we have prepared a brochure for dissemination, informing of the precautionary measures, asking that the above recommendations be followed.
Likewise, if sea lions are spotted on the beach, please provide the following phone numbers:
Environmental Management Secretariat 2983 648571
Rangers 2983 409919 – 11 31585647
delegation:
Challenge 2983 490012
Environmental Office Claromeco 2983 458965
son. Brio delegation. Ourense 2983 648662
Senasa 11 57005704

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